Location & Surroundings
Blocks Point is a cape in Minnesota, United States, at 452 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Marshall, 39 km to the north. The national capital Washington is about 1655 km to the east. The nearest airport is Slayton Municipal Airport, 13 km away.
Overview
Blocks Point is cape in Murray County, Minnesota, United States of America.
It is located in Murray County, United States.
The elevation is around 450 metre.
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in Murray County
- Type cape (CAPE)
- a land area, more prominent than a point, projecting into the sea and marking a notable change in coastal direction
Geography
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Coordinates
44° 5' 48" N, 95° 43' 21" W
- Elevation 452 m (DEM: 450 m)
- Timezone America/Chicago
- Time Shift GMT -6 (DST -5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 13 p/km²
- Built-up 1.6%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:50
- Sunrise 07:37
- Sunset 18:38
- Day length 11 h 1 min
Other capes nearby
Nearby
Weather in Blocks Point
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Blocks Point, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 6.1 C with overcast skies and a 9.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 3.9 to 8.0 C, max wind 10.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 366 W/m2.
Temperature
6.1 C
Wind
9.7 m/s NW (312 deg)
Humidity
88 %
Pressure
1,021.9 hPa
Clouds
99 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 6.1 | 9.7 | 312 | 88 | 1,021.9 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 5.0 | 10.7 | 341 | 76 | 1,029.9 | 1.46 / 1.46 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 8.0 | 8.1 | 354 | 41 | 1,033.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 281.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 6.1 | 2.5 | 322 | 41 | 1,033.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 365.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 3.9 | 3.3 | 210 | 48 | 1,033.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 3.5 | 6.9 | 206 | 52 | 1,030.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 12.9 | 10.5 | 205 | 29 | 1,024.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 331.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 11.0 | 9.7 | 198 | 40 | 1,020.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 358.8 | n/a |
| Sunday | 9.0 | 9.8 | 204 | 47 | 1,019.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 7.4 | 9.0 | 201 | 57 | 1,019.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 62 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 15.8 | 9.3 | 207 | 37 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 323.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 13.1 | 4.3 | 192 | 49 | 1,019.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 349.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 9.2 | 4.0 | 197 | 64 | 1,022.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-16 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Blocks Point?
Now 6.1 C with overcast skies and a 9.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 3.9 to 8.0 C, max wind 10.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 366 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Blocks Point today?
Sunrise around 07:37 and sunset around 18:38 (local time). Day length about 11h 01m.
What is the local time in Blocks Point?
Local time is 07:50. Time zone: America/Chicago (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Blocks Point?
Blocks Point is a cape.
What is the elevation of Blocks Point?
Elevation about 452 m. DEM 450 m.
Where is Blocks Point located?
It is at 44.09663, -95.72251 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Blocks Point in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry